prudent

Careful or wise in handling practical matters; exercising good judgment or common sense.

Characterized by or resulting from care or wisdom in practical matters or in planning for the future.

Thoughtful; judicious; sagacious; sensible.

Careful of self-interest; provident; politic; worldly-wise.

Discreet; circumspect; decorous.

Judicious; wise; prudential.

Synonyms Careful, circumspect, etc. See cautious.

Sagacious in adapting means to ends; circumspect in action, or in determining any line of conduct; practically wise; judicious; careful; discreet; sensible; — opposed to rash; ; dictated or directed by prudence or wise forethought; evincing prudence.

Frugal; economical; not extravagant.

Sagacious in adapting means to ends; circumspect in action, or in determining any line of conduct; careful, discreet, sensible; — opposed to rash; directed by prudence or wise forethought; evincing prudence;